Stomach 40

Location: On the anterior aspect of the lower leg, 8
cun superior to the external malleolus, lateral to ST 38, two finger-breadth
(middle finger) from the anterior crest of the tibia.

Classification: Luo-Connecting point of the Stomach Meridian

Indications:

Cough, excessive phlegm, asthma

Manic psychosis, epilepsy

Headache, dizziness

Paralysis or weakness of the lower
extremities

Functions:
Transforms phlegm and dampness, stops cough and wheezing, calms the shen and
clears phlegm from the Heart, activates the meridian and stops pain.

Notes: ST 40 is known as the Phlegm point. It helps
resolve phlegm throughout the body. Luo-Connecting
points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases
of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic
diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically,
Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the
treatment of diseases.